LACONIA — The Mary Butler Chapter of DAR celebrated its 95th anniversary with a special commemorative cake when it met last month at the Gilford Community Church.

Hostesses for the special celebration were Helen Holbrook, Carole Johnson, and Florence Merrill.

The Mary Butler Chapter welcomed three new members at the meeting: Nancy Castellon, Brittni Ekholm, and Christine Rosset. The total chapter membership is now 81. The Mary Butler Chapter of DAR meets the third Monday of every month. Visitors and perspective members are welcome at meetings. For more information contact Marion Ekholm at 603-293-0429.

The program was a Workshop on National Committees presented by Mary Butler Regent, Rosalie Babiarz. A history of the many National Committees was also part of the program.